The Tangent Redhead

This one is very special to me and today I'm introducing you to Ray, someone who's been family to me for over 30 years. We talk about life, family, growing older, and the accident that changed everything. Five years later, he's still learning how to live life and how living with a TBI has changed things.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you so much Ray.

I spent way too much energy trying to figure out my entire life this week... and it sent me spiraling. Let's talk about the pressure we put on ourselves, healing, and what happens when we finally let go.

This episode of The Tangent Redhead is basically one giant nostalgic spiral with two of my favorite people

We chat about parent life, mom life, childhood crushes, weird pandemic memories, favorite TV characters, Plus: why George O’Malley deserved better, and why being born in the “1900s” suddenly feels offensive.

Basically… it’s chaos. Cozy chaos.

I disappeared for a bit… and honestly, life just got loud.

This episode is a real, unfiltered life update—covering everything from mom life chaos to a tooth infection that turned into a $3,000 situation 😅

We’re talking:

• feeling stuck and trying to find motivation again
• adjusting to new routines and balancing everything at once
• volunteering, field trips, and all the kid chaos
• finally meeting Luke Danes from Gilmore Girls (and why I almost didn’t go)
• shifting into a healthier lifestyle and being more intentional at home
• and just figuring life out as I go

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, off track, or just trying to get back into your rhythm… you’re not alone.

Thanks for being here 🤍

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In this episode of The Tangent Redhead, I’m talking all about luck… and why I don’t think it’s just random. We get into everything from beginner’s luck and Lady Fortuna to lucky pennies, astrology vibes, music, and mindset shifts. I share some nostalgic stories about my grandma, bingo nights, and the little moments that shape how I see energy and opportunity. As we move out of Aquarius season and into Pisces energy, this episode leans into intuition, positivity, and the idea that maybe luck is something we help create ourselves. It’s a mix of personal stories, a little woo-woo, and real-life reflections on growth, gratitude, and finding your own version of lucky.

In this episode of Tangent Redhead, Krystal shows up on an “I don’t want to” kind of day and talks through creativity, emotional overload, and the shift into Aquarius season. She reflects on the bittersweet feelings around Mac Miller’s birthday, how grief can show up even when you never met someone, and why showing up imperfectly still counts.

This episode is for anyone who’s had a friendship change and couldn’t even explain why. No huge fight. No betrayal. Just distance. I’m talking about the quiet shifts that happen when life gets busy, people grow in different directions, and your emotional bandwidth is maxed out. We get into “grandfathered friends,” the weird sadness of breaking up with coworkers, the idea of social capacity (aka you can’t hold everyone the same way forever), and how to spot when a friendship starts to feel like emotional labor. If you’ve been feeling guilty about drifting, this one’s for you.

This week on The Tangent Redhead, John (my partner) and I dive into the question nobody really asks themselves enough: What is your relationship with you? We unpack what’s been making him genuinely happy, the mindset shift that changed everything, and the small everyday choices that helped him step out of old habits and into a more grounded, authentic version of himself.

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about confidence — the real kind, not the performative crap. Somewhere between mom chaos, full moon feelings, and pulling tarot cards for clarity, I realized I’ve been showing up for everyone but me. This episode is me trying to change that, one messy tangent at a time.

This week I’m sharing what’s making me happy, what’s annoying me, and what I’m totally obsessed with. From McDonald’s toys and Freaky Friday feels to ghost stories, body image chats, and a little astrology magic.